messing about with double happiness

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doorway-stevo

This is a little something I’m messing around with. Mrs. Stevo spent the afternoon shopping (that’s not much of a shock) and I was short a model. Never being one to shy away from the camera, I stood in her stead.

Chinese double happiness symbolThe point of this will become apparent when the project, something really cool, is complete. For now, make do with a stocky, red-tinted Stevo, instead of a petite Asian beauty.

The symbol on the door is the Chinese symbol for Double Happiness. It is seen in the homes of newlyweds and used a great deal at Chinese weddings. (There are still several in our apartment nearly two years after the wedding.) There’s a great story behind the symbol, look for it here in the near future.

Captured: July 18, 2008.


Specs:

Camera: Canon EOS 40D

Shutter Speed: 1/100

Aperture: F/10

ISO: 320

Canon Speedlite 580 EX II with Remote Trigger.

double happiness symbol: orietaloutpost.com

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14 Comments Add yours

  1. Ron In L.A. says:

    I was expecting pink… 😉

    R(etc… )

  2. Stevo says:

    When I get a pink gel, Ron…

  3. marianne says:

    Ah, Stevo, such a romantic.

    mariannes last blog post..HNT – Shopped

  4. C K says:

    Eh… is the underexposure intentional? But it does add on to the ‘mood’. :p

    C Ks last blog post..Half a million on strike in the UK part 1

  5. Stevo says:

    Marianne: Sometimes.

    Shawn: Yes. Too hot.

  6. Stevo says:

    CK: You say underexposed, I say artsy.

  7. Nomadic Matt says:

    The wife went shopping? did she buy you anything good?

    Nomadic Matts last blog post..Beijing Night Life

  8. Stevo says:

    Matt: Nay.

  9. Robin says:

    Interesting shot, made intriguing by your hints of things to come.

    Robins last blog post..After the storm

  10. Stevo says:

    Robin: Thank you, and yes. Stay tuned.

  11. Average Jane says:

    Oooh..are you naked, Stevo?

    Average Janes last blog post..The promises he made

  12. Stevo says:

    AJ: Hmmm. Anything is possible….

    Stevos last blog post..going for broke

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